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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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